History of Wales

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the MA History of Wales provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course draws on the unrivalled expertise of our team of Welsh historians in the department to offer a degree scheme suitable both for those who have studied Welsh history in the past and those for whom it is a new field of study. In Semester 1, you’ll follow a core module which introduces you to key themes and debates in Welsh history. This is followed in Semester 2 by a range of options covering topics in Welsh history from the medieval to the modern period. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

V194-MA The MA History of Wales at Aberystwyth University offers you the opportunity to explore the history of Wales from a variety of thematic and chronological perspectives, to develop your research skills in Welsh history (including Welsh language tuition), and to pursue your own research project in an aspect of Welsh history under expert supervision from a specialist in the field. Back to the top Fees and Finance Course Fees: Funding: Funding opportunities may be available; please check o

Graduate Outcomes

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